Monthly archives for October, 2009
Another public service hit by the rec...
Another public service hit by the recession – Seattle public librariesNorthwest Progressive Institute Official Blog (blog)The poor economy has hit Washington's city services hard, and Seattle's public libraries could also feel the blow. The city of Seattle must cut $72 million …Speak up on the city's 2010 budge [...]
King County Library System Awarded Pr...
King County Library System Awarded Prestigious National Leadership Grant From …ReutersThanks to this generous grant KCLS will be able to share current development work on the Open Source Library System (OSLS), Evergreen, with other libraries …and more »
Sarasota County Libraries and SCAT te...
Sarasota County Libraries and SCAT team up for Bus BooksWWSB ABC 7The outreach program is part of the library's new "Read and Pass it on" initiative that makes books available to anyone for free, and encourages the readers …and more »
Library Web Sites an Integral Tool &#...
Library Web Sites an Integral ToolThe LedgerYour library's Web site is a gateway to knowing what's going on at your library, and extends the library experience to the comfort of your home or wherever …Thousands expected at Friends of the Library saleIndependent Florida Alligatorall 9 news articles »
Special Collections Library Exhibits ...
UK News
Special Collections Library Exhibits Islamic ManuscriptsUK News(Oct. 26, 2009) − Shelved in the Rare Books stacks of the University of Kentucky Special Collections Library is a unique collection of more than two dozen …and more »
Will E-Books Save The Library? –...
Telegraph.co.uk
Will E-Books Save The Library?Mediapost.comIn a story that potentially bodes well for the broader publishing industry, some UK libraries are reporting a spike in reader interest since the adoption of …E-books helping surge in library membersTelegraph.co.ukBooks to Borrow … Books to Buy Check your library for recommen [...]
Dimond Branch Library expands web acc...
Dimond Branch Library expands web accessOakland TribuneStarting Wednesday, patrons of Oakland's Dimond Branch Library can register to use seven new laptops, bringing the number of branch …and more »
Obama Library Talk Revs Up Chicago&ap...
New York Daily News
Obama Library Talk Revs Up Chicago's Nobel FactoryBloombergNow a recruitment effort is percolating to have the university host the presidential library of the 2009 Peace Prize recipient. …The Obama Presidential Library: A legacy for Chicago. At U of Chicago?Chicago Sun-TimesObama is reportedly cool to the id [...]
Family travel five: Presidential libr...
Family travel five: Presidential libraries open the pages of historySacramento BeeBy LYNN O'ROURKE HAYES Visit a presidential library with your family to explore our country's history and learn more about the leaders who helped shape it. …and more »
U. library enters 21st century after ...
U. library enters 21st century after $79 million renovationSalt Lake TribuneUniversity of Utah students Cody Tahmassebipour, left, and Sterling Canfield relax Friday atop the library's entrance. …and more »